Multiple Infections in Acute Respiratory Diseases. 3. Natural Immunity to, and Interdependence of, Eleven Etiological Agents in Naval Recruits: An Analysis of Serological Data

Abstract

Seroconversions caused by microbial agents in blood specimens from Great Lakes Naval recruits for a period from 1965-1968 were examined to determine the existence of interdependence among infection by 11 microbial agents. Serological raises in antibody titer to adenovirus and N. meningitidis were found simultaneously in the same men, much more frequently than would be expected by chance. Because of their simultaneous appearance, it is difficult to assign a casual role. No interdependence was found among the other agents. A surplus of individuals with no infection with any agent was observed. Conversely, those with any infection tended to have multiple infections. This clustering of infections in particular individuals may indicate differences in stress reactions to recruit training.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0740412

Entities

People

  • Christine Trautwein
  • Earl A. Edwards

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Adenoviruses
  • Antibodies
  • Biomedical Research
  • Classification
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Frequency
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
  • Great Lakes
  • Health Services
  • Infection
  • Lakes
  • Navy
  • Security
  • Training
  • Vaccines
  • Viruses

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Microbial Pathology
  • Naval Personnel Management
  • Regression Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology